☀️🕰 Good Thursday Morning, Coulee

May 29, 2025

Author

Caleb Lombardo
May 29, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes

Rise and shine, Coulee Region. Welcome to a fresh new day. We’ll bring you into it bright-eyed-and-bushy-tailed. Ready for a busy day?

Today on Good Morning, Coulee:

🔥 we’ll hype up a local small business

🕰 a peek back into history

⚾️ a busy week in local sports—read the headlines below!

Alright, I’m ready to go. Let’s get caught up. 👇

Don’t let a surprise vet bill torpedo your budget

Routine vet checkups are rising, and some surgeries can cost as much as a holiday in Europe. Fortunately, pet insurance can help offset these unexpected costs. With some policies starting at $10 and reimbursing up to 90%, you can keep your pet healthy without sacrificing your savings.

🌿 Small Business Spotlight: Wild and Well with Jill

What if wellness wasn’t about restriction, but expansion?

Jill is a nurse and board-certified holistic health coach right here in our community, helping people widen the lens on what well-being really looks like. Her approach is rooted in lifestyle medicine and designed to empower—not overwhelm.

🍎 From nutrition and movement to sleep, stress, and connection, Jill helps people get back in touch with what truly fuels a well-lived life.

✨ Whether you're just getting started or looking for a fresh perspective, she offers FREE discovery calls to explore how her services might fit into your journey.

👉 Learn more or book a call at wildandwellwithjill.com
📲 And if you want to support a local wellness champion?
LIKE and FOLLOW her on Instagram: @wild.and.well.with.jill

Let’s keep shining a light on the people doing meaningful, heart-centered work right here in the Coulee Region.

  • 'Free Fun Weekend' returns to Wisconsin state parks June 7-8 // News 8000 »

  • Loggers set to host home opener; Michek back for another season with La Crosse // News 8000 »

  • Local business partners with Great Rivers United Way for essential supply kits // News 8000 »

  • Onalaska Joann Fabrics officially closes Monday night // News 8000 »

  • Race weekend approaches: Trinona Triathlon seeks volunteers // WXOW »

  • Music in the Parks returns to Vernon County starting June 4 // WXOW »

🎇 June Dairy Days Fireworks Show in West Salem // Friday // LINK »

🍅 Farmers Market in Burns Park // Friday, 3:30pm // LINK »

🧠 Trivia Night @ The Wired Rooster // Friday, 6pm // LINK »

🌸 Picnic at the Peony Farm @ Hidden Springs Peony Farm // Saturday, 4pm // LINK »

🎤 Errc Grrk @ Grounded Patio Cafe // Friday, 5pm-8pm // LINK »

Samuel N. Haddad behind the counter at Third Street Coney Island Restaurant in the 70s. The restaurant began in 1961.

Thu, May 29
6:00p // Whiskey River Bar and Grill // Andy Hughes // FREE
6:00p // Peter’s Biergarten // Driftless Jam Collective // FREE
6:00p // Trempealeau Hotel // Black Diamond Quartet // $10
6:00p // Moxie’s // Quenten Brown // FREE
7:00p // Bodega Brew Pub // Inertia // FREE
9:00p // Popcorn Tavern // Dave Orr & Friends // Blues Night // FREE

Fri, May 30
3:00p // Elmaro Vineyard // Don Harvey // FREE
5:00p // Grounded Patio Cafe // Errc Grrk // FREE
5:00p // Blue Collar Bar and Grill, Sparta // Payton Eilers // FREE
5:30p // Boot Hill Pub, La Crosse WI // Tom Carpenter Acoustic Music // FREE
6:00p // Moxie’s Tiki Bar // Blue Collar 40 // FREE
6:00p // La Crosse Moose Lodge // Steve Freehill local musician acoustic guitar 🎸 music mix // FREE
6:30p // Freight House Restaurant // J/Cat and Skeeter // FREE
6:30p // Fox Hollow // Quenten Brown // FREE
7:00p // Onalaska American Legion Post 336 // Hillbilly Fever // FREE
7:00p // Cat Daddy’s Bar & Grill // Madlee // FREE
7:00p // Alpine Inn // Mike McAbee // FREE
8:00p // HD Tavern // Double Take Band // FREE
8:30p // Village Park, West Salem // One Accord @ June Dairy Days // FREE
9:30p // Popcorn Tavern // EDM Meets Ratchet Hour // FREE

📰 Headlines

  • Lightning score first-ever WIAA playoff victory 11-4 over Notre Dame Academy // News 8000 »

  • Vikings use key hits to pick up victory in postseason opener // News 8000 »

  • Regional track and field meet at Luther sends athletes to sectionals with state hopes // News 8000 »

  • Gansen's walk-off hit keeps Onalaska's season alive after thrilling comeback // News 8000 »

  • Brudos strikes out 10 as Panthers advance to regional final // News 8000 »

  • Holmen Hangs on to seal the win over Barabooo // WXOW »

  • Holmen's big first half enough to push past // WXOW »

  • Onalaska completes a comeback against Deforest // WXOW »

Want to get involved in our segments? Here are some handy-dandy links.

That’s all for this edition—now get out there and take on the day. 🔥

See you tomorrow morning! ☀️

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